Biographical summary
Wendy J. Sherman, M.D., is a board-certified neuro-oncologist, with special interest in primary and secondary brain tumors. Her clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in management of malignant tumors of the brain and spine
- Clinical trials for both primary brain tumors and metastases
- Complex coordination of care for brain tumor patients
- Diagnosis and complex management of brain metastases
- Benign brain tumor diagnosis and management
- Tumor genomic sequencing
- Neurologic complications of systemic cancer and cancer treatment
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Sherman is highly engaged in clinical trials and translational research, particularly in glioblastoma. She is actively involved in the education of medical students and residents.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Neuro-oncology
- Malignancies of the central and peripheral nervous systems
- Precision medicine
- Immunotherapy
Mayo Clinic locations
Jacksonville, Florida
Education
- 2013
Fellowship - Neuro-oncologyNorthwestern University
- 2012
Chief Resident - NeurologyNorthwestern University
- 2011
Residency - NeurologyNorthwestern University
- 2009
Internship - Internal MedicineNorthwestern University
- 2008
MDNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
- 2004
BFAUniversity of Illinois
- 2001
Undergraduate StudiesWashington University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2013
Neuro-OncologyUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialities
- 2012
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2022
Rosenblum-Mahaley Clinical Research AwardAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons
- 2012
Teaching AwardNorthwestern University
- 2012
Sally Marcyk Award for Outstanding Patient CareNorthwestern University
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Commiittee MemberEpic Research Steering Committee
- 2022 - present
Committee MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology - Neuro oncology committee
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Neurological Association
- 2021 - present
Task Force MemberEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force - Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery
- 2020
Women in Neuro-oncology Awards Selection CommitteeSociety of Neuro-Oncology (SNO)
- 2020
Committee MemberWomen in Neuro-oncology Awards Selection Committee, Society of Neuro-Oncology
- 2020 - present
Commiittee MemberSociety of Neuro-oncology Women and Diversity Committee
- 2019 - 2020
Committee MemberSpectrum Health
- 2018 - 2020
Committee MemberSpectrum Health
- 2013 - 2017
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2013 - present
MemberSociety of Neuro-Oncology
- 2011 - 2012
Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
- 2011 - 2012
Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
- 2011 - 2012
Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
- 2011 - 2012
MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
- 2011 - 2012
Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2004 - 2012
MemberChicago Medical Society
- 2004 - 2008
MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
- 2004 - 2008
MemberAmerican Medical Student Association